Manager, Legal Data, Technology & Compliance

We are seeking a qualified attorney to join our Knowledge and Innovation team as Manager, Legal Data, Technology & Compliance. This role combines legal expertise with a focus on technology, data, risk, compliance, and process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with practice groups, firm leadership, and cross-functional teams to advance the firm’s strategy around AI, technology, data, and knowledge initiatives.

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary liaison between Knowledge & Innovation attorneys, practice groups, and other departments to identify, collect, and categorize key practice group data.
• Coordinate with accounting, business services, and other relevant departments to track down and reconcile cross-functional data sets.
• Work with data architects and database administrators to ensure legal and business requirements are reflected in data management processes.
• Support the design and implementation of firmwide initiatives to leverage practice group data for strategic projects, including:
• Coordinating with practice groups to establish efficient processes for maintaining accurate and actionable data;
• Monitoring progress and performance of data initiatives and proactively identifying areas for improvement or future opportunity;
• Overseeing the implementation of new knowledge and data systems, ensuring they align with both legal workflows and firm objectives; and
• Acting as a point of contact for ongoing queries and support related to practice group data management.

• Review and advise on outside counsel guidelines, with an emphasis on issues related to AI, technology, and innovation.
• Collaborate with the Vendor Management Office (VMO) to review and negotiate firm contracts for both general and K&I-specific engagements, focusing on AI/technology risk and compliance.
• Oversee and assist with contract negotiation and vendor selection, ensuring alignment with firm policies and risk standards.
• Respond to client questionnaires regarding the firm’s use of AI and technology, coordinating with IT, security, and practice groups for accurate disclosures.
• Review vendor security responses, particularly those related to AI and technology, in partnership with information security.
• Lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects focused on the effective use of data, AI, and technology within the firm.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and best practices across practice groups and administrative teams.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in legal technology, AI, and data management; proactively identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Promote a culture of learning and adaptability with respect to technology and process change.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Highly developed analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Comfort engaging with complex, non-routine problems that lack established playbooks.
• Ability to translate complex project requirements into actionable steps.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with legal and business services stakeholders with little or no supervision.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and know when to elevate issues or decisions.
• Familiarity with outside counsel guidelines, vendor management, or law firm risk/compliance practices.
• Interest in legal technology, AI, and data management.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, information governance and security practices related to technology vendors and client requirements.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, best practices for data management.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience practicing as an attorney in a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience with contract negotiation and/or interpretation.
• Experience working in a law firm knowledge management, innovation, or risk/compliance function, preferred.